I think there's a European version that cuts it into three movies, the first is everything pre-OPEC, the second one is just the OPEC raid, the third is everything after. I'd suggest just watching the first two rather than watching a shorter cut of the whole thing. The third is good too and really gives context to the whole thing, as you see the way the state responds to prevent/minimize the efficacy of terrorism.
thanks for such a detailed response, I'm definitely going to check it out even if it is five and half hours!
I think there's a European version that cuts it into three movies, the first is everything pre-OPEC, the second one is just the OPEC raid, the third is everything after. I'd suggest just watching the first two rather than watching a shorter cut of the whole thing. The third is good too and really gives context to the whole thing, as you see the way the state responds to prevent/minimize the efficacy of terrorism.